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121: The Warning

Elara's PovI believed the man standing across the street could hear the beating of my heart.He wouldn't stop staring as I immediately turned away from him, hoping he wasn't someone who recognized me.I hastily cleaned the tears burning my face, the Montrose Inn before me like a forgotten tomb.The city's heat wrapped around me like a second skin, as the sun hung low, casting long shadows across the street as people hustled past.I wiped a tear mixed with sweat from my brow, eyeing the faded hotel sign across the road.The Montrose Inn. I believed this building had seen better days than me.My phone buzzed in my hand. I glanced at the screen."Where the hell are you?"Not a 'Hi' or 'Hope you're okay,' but I couldn't expect more from Cassian.Not anymore. My thumb hovered over the reply button, the weight of everything unsaid between us heavy on my chest.Five years of my life gone in the blink of an eye. The love, the sacrifices, the moments when I thought we were building something

122: The Gloom

Elara's Pov"Let me out please." This time it came out as a whisper.I didn't know how long I'd been in the room. Two days? Three? Maybe more. It was hard to tell in the darkness.Time had become a concept I couldn't grasp anymore, not when I couldn't even lift my legs from the bed. My lips were cracked, and my body was thinner than I'd ever seen it.At least there was always a meal beside me when I woke. I didn't know who brought it or when, but it was always there, just waiting, as if some invisible hand had placed it the moment my eyes closed. I would eat, then fall back into the same heavy sleep, only to wake again and repeat the cycle.My phone had gone dead, the connection suddenly severed. No signal, no Wi-Fi. It was as if I'd slipped off the face of the earth.After the fire alarm went off that night, something shifted in the air. Everything felt... off.I forced myself to sit up, groaning as the sharp pain shot up my spine.I would rather end my life than continue this proces

123: The Ball

Elara's PovThe knock on the door woke me up. I didn't know how I had dozed off in this situation.I opened the door to see two ladies before me."You've been summoned by the Nightcrawlers." They said in unison."Summoned by the Nightcrawlers by this time?" I yawned, hoping I didn't hear well.But the two women just smiled at me and I noticed the cold look behind their smiles.Without a word, they gestured for me to follow. I felt a lump form in my throat, but I didn't argue.There was no point in resisting, not here. I grabbed my jacket from the bed and stepped out into the dimly lit hallway.I didn't know how to tell them they interrupted my sleep and that I needed to freshen up.We arrived at a room, and one of them ushered me in. It was better than mine.There was a letter lying on the bed, sealed with black wax like the first one.With trembling hands, I picked up the letter and broke the seal. The parchment inside felt cold."You have been summoned by the Nightcrawlers. Midnight

125: The Revelation

Elara's PovThe registrar looked at his watch and then back at Cassian and the empty chair beside him. He shook his head, dropping the pen in his hands."Son," he said quietly, "are you sure she's coming?"Cassian's grip tightened around his phone beneath the table. After a moment, he stood and walked toward the balcony and checked his phone again, the time now was 11:17 AM. An hour and seventeen minutes late and the love of his life hadn't returned his calls or sent a message."Maybe she was stuck in traffic."He had repeated the excuse so many times it no longer sounded convincing, even to himself.Vivian always had the habit of standing him up on dates, but he never expected that she would disregard something as important as their marriage license. He paced the balcony. A text came into his phone from an unknown number.'Your grandfather wants to see you. Tonight. 8 PM. Ashford Tower.' He acknowledged the text and typed another message to Vivian."Vee, do you even care about me? Wh

125: The Betrayal

Cassian's PovMy heart beat against my chest as I stared at my wristwatch. The supervisor had already arrived for the meeting and here I was, still on the road."Hurry up," I spoke to the driver who nodded.I was anxious as I consciously went through my presentation. I couldn't miss this meeting for anything because it could make or break my future at the company.Soon, I heard a loud clunk from my engine."Not now." My heart sank as the car jerked before finally stopping.I grabbed my phone and dialed the office."Good morning, this is Janet," the receptionist answered."Janet, I'm stuck on the freeway. My car broke down. Can you let Mr. Roberts know I'll be late?""Of course, I'll inform him right away.""Do you need a tow truck?" Her voice was flirty, but I wasn't ready for that."Yes, please. That would be great."I hung up, thinking of what to do as my hands ran through my hair."Taxi," I called, jumping out of the car."Apex Global at Horizon Falls."I felt the conference room s

126: The Divorce

Cassian's PovI couldn't sleep all night as I waited for Elara's return, but despite being discharged yesterday she didn't come home.I called her, but was directed to voicemail, it seemed like she had blocked me.I thought all night about our discussion and couldn't believe that my hard work would cause this.I loved Elara, and didn't want to divorce her, I was torn between leaving her and forgiving her because of my daughter Michelle, she seemed to share an unbreakable bond with her mum.She refused to come close to me yesterday, more like she knew I had been in a fight with her mum and clung to the maid all day.It broke my heart when she shifted from me whenever I tried going close to her.The sound of the doorbell rang as I jumped out of my seat."I will get it." I stopped the maid, my heart pounded as I ran to the door, hoping to see Elara. I would tell her I had forgiven her and we could move on, but if she insists on getting a divorce, I had a plan B.But on getting to the doo

127: The Reckoning Time

Elara's PovI paid less attention to the whispering as my hands trembled at the image."Happy birthday Elara." Beneath the message was an image of my mate, Cassian, in a 69 position with my best friend.I cupped my hands over my mouth as some of the students sneered at me. Amini sent it to everyone.My phone buzzed again. A call from the hospital. My heart lurched, and I picked it up with trembling hands."Hello?" I whispered, trying not to draw attention."Miss Evans," the voice on the other end said."I'm calling to inform you that if we don't receive the payment for your brother's treatment by the end of today, we will have to discharge him.""No, please! I—I'll get the money. Just give me a little more time, please," I begged, desperation choking my voice.The line went dead and I stared at my phone in horror. My brother's life depended on me and I had no idea how I was going to come up with the money.Suddenly, a loud bang on my desk snapped me back to the present. I looked up to

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